Introduction: Matt. 11:28-30
1. An invitation from the Son of God, the Messiah, should certainly capture our attention.
1) One whose word is true.
2) Whose intent is pure.
2. This invitation compels us to make a choice.
1) We can reject it but where will we go for blessing?
2) We can accept it and receive the promised rest.
3. Jesus is specific in His invitation. His call is for those who labor under a heavy load.
Introduction: Read Matt. 1:18-25. 1. There are many that balk at becoming a Christian at the story of the Birth of Jesus. 2. They “know” how things work and it’s easier to believe in an impure Mary than a Virgin Birth. 3. We are asked to believe based on the testimony of Mary and Joseph, […]
Is Instrumental Music in Worship Wrong? — Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins exploring what the Bible teaches on this important topic.
Introduction: Read Acts 8:12
1. Pentecost (Acts 2) gives us a great example as to what to preach.
1) Every word designed to awaken faith in Jesus.
2) Then to motivate the audience to faithful obedience.
2. But did the next evangelists follow the same pattern? It is good to notice what the next evangelists preached because THAT’S what WE need to preach.
3. About the text:
1) Christians were scattered because of the persecution in Jerusalem (Stephen, Acts 7).
2) They didn’t scatter and hide, they scattered and preached (Acts 8:4), and so we find Philip in Samaria.
3) The Lord worked miracles through him so that the people would believe, John 20:30-31, Mark 16:20; Heb. 2:3-4.
4. The content of his preaching is critical
1) The things concerning the Kingdom of God.
2) The name of Jesus Christ.
5. When they heard these things they believed and obeyed.
6. Because we have been given the job of world evangelism (Matt. 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:46-47), just like Philip we ought to examine what the New testament has to say about the Kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ.
Proposition: To teach how “all these things” shall be added.
Introduction: Matt. 6:24-33
1. In our day, as it was in the ancient world, a great deal of anxiety is felt about the physical things of life.
2. Untold millions of dollars are spent learning how to prosper (College education, self help books, investment journals).
3. Then there is the pile of money spent on treating the anxiety caused by wealth.
4. Jesus teaches the eradication of such anxiety by means of service to God.
1) He says you cannot serve God AND money, v. 24.
2) He teaches the great value of the individual to God, vv. 25-26.
3) He then teaches the utter (…)
INTRODUCTION: 2 Kings 17:9
1. Israel is in captivity, God is giving His reasons.
2. Some of what Israel did he did secretly.
3. Notice that with the mention here that it was not secret.
[How sad it is to see the delusions they were under, that they could keep anything secret from God. Is it not true that we are often under the same delusion?]
DISCUSSION:
INTRODUCTION: Acts 9:31
1. The persecution that Saul was a part of wreaked havoc on the churches of Palestine.
2. The Jews waged war against the church that resulted in death or imprisonment for many. Acts 8:1-3; 9:1-2; 22:4, 19; 26:10, 11
3. One can well imagine the relief that came upon the churches when their greatest antagonist suddenly stopped his attack. 9:21; see also 9:2-6
4. Peace brings blessings, responsibilities, and lasting results.
1) What did the early church do with time of peace?
2) Did they squander it?
Introduction: Read John 6:26 1. There is great folly in seeking from Jesus what He does not offer. 1) Vindication of your false doctrine. 2) Health and wealth, name it and claim it. 3) Gentle Jesus, meek and mild, non-judgmental, even “gay” Jesus, etc. 2. Jesus came with a particular purpose in mind, Luke 19:10 […]
Introduction: Col. 3:23 1. Do you ever give up or lose heart on things because you see or hear of someone else doing “great” things? 2. We sometimes measure ourselves by the attainments or goals of others. 3. Just because we hear of something great does not mean God thinks it is great. 4. The […]
INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6
1. This passage deals with a specific problem in the Thessalonian church.
2. There were brethren who refused to work for their own living, 2 Thessalonians 3:11
3. These were called “disorderly.” They were without discipline.
4. These did not walk after the tradition received from the apostles. Therefore, they were in sin.
5. We have, in this apostolic injunction, a principle that must be learned by the people of God in every generation. If it is not learned the church withers.
6. WE MUST WITHDRAW OURSELVES FROM THE DISORDERLY.
7. Withdraw means to keep away, stand aloof (Gingrich, Shorter Lexicon).
8. This is not something to be taken lightly but with fear and trembling.
PROPOSITION: To teach the things God is trying to tell us in tragedy.
OBJECTIVE:To inform the hearer of God’s message to be found in tragedy.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Many things about this world make it a place in which tragedy can happen.
1) Human selfishness. Freedom of choice.
Sermon on Never Leave Nor Forsake You. Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on God’s Providence.
INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning (1/2/05) my grandfather, Louis Green died. 2. This was a man who was a child during the First World War, and survived the death of both parents at an early age. 3. He made it though the Great Depression by sheer determination and hard work. 4. He was about 30 years […]
Christian Persistence INTRODUCTION: 1. Often the difference between heaven and hell is persistence. 2. The value of persistence was highlighted recently in the news. 3. If you fail to learn persistence you will fail to get to heaven. DISCUSSION: I. Focus on Possibilities, Not Circumstances 1. Remember the power of God. 2. Rom. 4:17-21 II. […]
Introduction: John 8:1-11 1. The Jewish leaders felt that Jesus was vulnerable regarding the finer points of the law. He was “unlearned.” 2. So they tried to make Him stumble at a point where Jewish law and Roman law clashed, i.e., capital punishment. 3. They didn’t count on Jesus knowing the law better than they […]
PROPOSITION: To counter the current influence of the medical community with regard to alcohol.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Regarding the text…
1) Aaron and his sons had just been consecrated for their duties.
2) Offerings, according to the instructions of God, are prepared and God consumes them to show His approval and to confirm the priesthood in the eyes of the people.
Sermon on the Power of Prayer – Sermon outline by G. E. Watkins on the very basic things that prayer is designed to do.
INTRODUCTION:
1. Proverbs 20:1, “Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.”
2. The society you live in wants you to drink alcohol.
1) Drink it when you’re happy.
2) Drink it when you’re sad.
3) Drink it when you’re sociable.
4) Drink it when you’re eating.
There was a mighty king in a faraway land. He was an uncommonly good king. He was good to his people. One might even say that he sacrificed for their well-being. The citizens of that land bowed to the king and felt themselves fortunate to have such a good man to rule over them. It […]
SUBJECT: Sin
TITLE: Thou Shalt Not Follow A Multitude To Do Evil…
INTRODUCTION: Read Exo. 23:2
1. The history of Israel is rife with incidences where individuals followed the wrong leader.
1) The murmuring of the spies, Nu. 13-14
2) Korah, Dathan and Abiram, Nu. 16.
3) The Injustice of Naboth, 1 Ki. 21
4) The Insurrection of Absalom, 2 Sam. 15
2. New Testament accounts are not immune…